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What are some organizations that can help a family cope with a child's disorder (web links)

http://www.med.umich.edu/1Libr/yourchild/chronic.htm

http://www.myparentime.com/articles/09/articleS704.shtml

http://cfcenter.stanford.edu/Supporting%20Loved%20Ones.html

http://www.joshandfriends.com/partners/

What limitations does the person have?

mainly the only difference for persons with cystic fibrosis is having periodic visits to the CF clinic. Also those with CF cant do as many physical activities

If the Cystic Fibrosis is Genetic-- what are the possible genotypes of the parentsf? If Cystic Fibrosis is a chromosomal abnormality, describe it.

both parents must be carriers Cc

What is the life expectancy of someone with Cystic Fibrosis?

Ten Years ago the life expectancy of a person with cystic fibrosis was around 18 years. Today it is 35 years.